Travelling from Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Harlingen Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Harlingen and Austin are in the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Choose from ten weekly Harlingen Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight available. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:30.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your HRL to AUS flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Getting to Austin (and then discovering more of the United States!) is easy with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Harlingen Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Southwest Airlines.
With 79.82% of its services arriving as scheduled, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating HRL to AUS flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Harlingen Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HRL and AUS:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Houston Hobby Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Harlingen Airport (HRL) to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
Currently, $74 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Harlingen Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $148. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from HRL to AUS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Harlingen Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Harlingen Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport.
Handy information about Harlingen Airport (HRL)
You'll find HRL at 3002 Heritage Way.
Harlingen Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from HRL arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Harlingen Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Harlingen. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near HRL? If you're catching an early flight from Harlingen Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Harlingen Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AUS instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Austin-Bergstrom Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Easirent and venture far and wide through Austin and beyond.
Booking your ride from Austin-Bergstrom Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Harlingen Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Austin. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Harlingen Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport for August if you'd like to visit Austin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from HRL to AUS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Austin, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 241 kilometres east to Houston to tick off its leading attractions. From The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building to Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection, there's plenty to keep you busy.
San Antonio is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Austin. No trip is complete without dropping by San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
